Putting on a new set of heads...
 

Well actually not new, just reconditioned.

I have a 2000 7.4 MPI and had to buy a set of rebuilt heads and I am ready to install this weekend... my question is what to do about paint?

I run my boat in salt and it sits on the water all year round in Queens, NY. I have a really bad problem with corrosion and the new heads I got are not painted at all.

So do I just go and buy some engine paint or do I need to get a special primer and paint to make sure these things will last.

I am going to have to refinish the valve covers as well.

Any insite would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you....

Brian

yes, you want to paint them for sure or you will have a mess, is the engine black ? any way just get some good engine paint and give then a couple of good coats...Rob

Thanks Rob... yes the engine is black and I figured I would have to hit them with a coat of paint... do I need any primer or just a couple of cans of black engine paint?

I've always had good luck using an epoxy primer top coating in Imrom. Trick is the prep to remove any oil or solvents from the bare cast iron.